California’s Water: Providing Safe Drinking Water
Summary
Most Californians have safe, reliable drinking water, but in some poor, rural parts of the state water contamination and drying wells is a persistent problem. This problem could be resolved in the near term with dependable funding and a clear state action plan.
This publication is part of a briefing kit that summarizes a 13 of the state’s most pressing water management issues.
This series is supported with funding from the following sponsors:
Almond Board of California
American Rivers
Association of California Water Agencies
California American Water
California Trout
California Urban Water Agencies
California Water Service
The Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation
Driscoll’s
Environmental Defense Fund
Friant Water Authority
Golden State Water Company
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Mojave Water Agency
Morgan Family Foundation
The Nature Conservancy
Northern California Water Association
Rosenberg Ach Foundation
S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
State Water Contractors
Sustainable Conservation
Walton Family Foundation
Water Foundation
Western Growers
The Wonderful Company
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Ensuring Water Equity and Utility Solvency: Lessons from Phoenix
Recession Safety Net Needed for State’s Small Water Systems
Forging Connections to Provide Safe Drinking Water
Commentary: How to Address Groundwater Planning Gaps
Will Groundwater Sustainability Plans End the Problem of Dry Drinking Water Wells?
Providing Safe Drinking Water in the Face of Disasters: Lessons from Lake County
Taking on Tough Challenges at the State Water Board
Connecting Water Systems for Safe Drinking Water
Tackling Safe Drinking Water in the San Joaquin Valley
Information Gaps Hinder Progress on Safe Drinking Water
Groundwater Quality Is Key to Quantity
New Laws Strengthen State’s Water Safety Net
New Laws on Drought, Forests, and Safe Drinking Water
Videos: Priorities for California’s Water
Flint, a Water Quality Reminder for California
Building a Better Water Safety Net